OpenSSH problems

[clueless]

I installed the microsoft unix stuff v 3.5 for xp
then the interix stuff

normally at this point ssh into the box works, but it doesn't.
I've uninstalled completely all the old interix/microsoft to the best of my ability, removed the SFU folder, and re-installed, and yet I can't get it working

The best I've managed after a few days is:
/usr/local/sbin/sshd -D (enter)

and then putty into localhost on port 22
Server unexpectedly closed network connection (OK)

And weird behaviour like:
pkg_update -L bash
responds with no error (Done)

however then the link to Bash shell on the Start Menu only opens a window briefly which then closes right away without further message. Bash doesnt work.

[rodney]

Running the sshd daemon with '-D' puts it in "detached mode". That should, normally, allow for a single connection
and then exit when that connection closes from the client side. But the issue doesn't appear to be ssh specific.

First thought is the FAQ entry 2.07 "Bash dumps core or does SEGV when I try to use it."
Try the 'turn DEP off part' of this FAQ solution and see how it goes. Remember to reboot after.

[clueless]

okay i did the /noexecute=AlwaysOff option in the boot.ini, replacing 'optin'
let you know..